The first pharaoh's tomb discovered in over a century belongs to King Thutmose II in the Theban Necropolis, near Luxor, Egypt. This impactful find illuminates the burial practices of the 18th dynasty, raising questions about other kings' tombs. Researchers experienced profound emotions upon discovery, highlighting the human connection to history. The tomb features unique elements such as a blue-painted ceiling adorned with yellow stars, distinctively found in royal burial sites. The unearthed burial chamber promises to advance knowledge of ancient Egyptian civilization dramatically.
The emotion of getting into these things is just one of extraordinary bewilderment because when you come across something you're not expecting to find, it's emotionally extremely turbulent really.
It is an extraordinary moment for Egyptology and the broader understanding of our shared human story.
It was only after crawling through a [32-foot] passageway that had a small [15-inch] gap at the top that we got into the burial chamber.
Now that they've discovered Thutmose II's burial site, researchers could soon hone in on other burial sites.
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